Over their last 7 game homestand, they averaged only about 18,000 fans per game. That is real low for a team playing that good. Why are the fans in Cleveland not coming out to support their team?
2007-05-03 05:04:06 · 13 answers · asked by That's what she said 5 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Judging from the lack of answers - they do not support them here either.
Anyone that thinks it is too cold to go - when it is in the 60's is crazy. And last I checked - Cleveland was not the basketball capital of the world. You would rather watch the Cavs (Who played only 2 times during the homestand - neither time at home) than go to a baseball game?!
2007-05-03 05:11:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Multiple reasons. One-The cavs in the playoffs. Two-They have been mediocre for years. Three-Ownership troubles during the past. However, that WILL be changing. Given the current line-up of young talent, a deeper bullpen and one of the best farm systems in the league, the Indians should have no trouble generating more revenue over the next few years. Once the fans in Cleveland see real changes taking place, Jacobs field will be hopping. Just as in "rebuilding years" for players and coaches, it takes some "rebuilding" for fan support.
2007-05-03 05:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by Cory R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've attended 2 sub-freezing baseball games this year, and I don't recommend it. One game I couldn't feel my feet by the time it was over. I'm a huge baseball fan and most just aren't willing to show up and be miserable, when they can watch on TV in the comfort of their own home or drinking establishment.
With other sports like basketball into the playoffs, baseball isn't everyone's focus yet. Give it a little more time, its early in the season.
Here's a better Cleveland question: Why do they continue to boo Jim Thome?
2007-05-03 07:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by JenJen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The followers are dissatisfied because LeBron chosen yet another team and yet another city to represent. i'm getting the followers being dissatisfied to an volume, regardless of if those go with morons in Cleveland burning LeBron jerseys etc., are being thoroughly ridiculous. My question is what's incorrect with the Cavs' nutjob proprietor Dan Gilbert? he's pissed about LeBron leaving and is criticizing LeBron for not being unswerving, yet Gilbert himself merely fired Mike Brown. Mike Brown develop into voted the instructor of the 12 months. Mike Brown had the perfect list contained in the NBA in 2010. Mike Brown nonetheless had time left on his settlement! yet for some reason, Gilbert had no issue firing Mike Brown. How is that unswerving!? not merely is Dan Gilbert apparently a nutjob, he's a hypocrite too. No ask your self LeBron did not call Gilbert to inform him his selection - it would want to were like chatting with a raving 6-12 months-previous who did not get his way. Why worry?
2016-12-05 07:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad Weather and the Cavs I would guess. Remember the Indians hold the record for most cosecutive sell outs so Cleveland will suppor this team. They come back from the roadtrip still in first and the weather warms up I predict the crowds pick up.
2007-05-04 04:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by SoccerClipCincy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe that will motivate the team to do better and actually make it to the series and win for a change.
Then as it goes, the fans will start returning and next year there will be record turn outs.
It could also have something to do with all the attention the caves are getting.
2007-05-03 05:16:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd blame LeBron and the Cavs, and the cold weather. I mean, they cancelled games for SNOW in the opening week!
And actually, when they moved home games to Milwaukee, they had a pretty nice turnout from the fans.
Jacobs Field is probably just a bit too cold to enjoy a ball game right now.
2007-05-03 06:12:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the Tribe played their "home opener" in Milwaukee, Brewtown fans came out to the tune of 19,031. It's pretty sad when you can draw just as big of crowds in a neutral city 500 miles away as you can at home when you're first place.
2007-05-03 05:32:11 · answer #8 · answered by NML 1635 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Ohio.........
Previous poster is right........Cavs are in the playoffs, once their done the attendance will go back up, plus it will be a little warmer........the fans are there dont worry.
2007-05-03 05:28:25 · answer #9 · answered by ruca006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the wild thing isnt there anymore. And Sorano gave up on Jo-Bu
2007-05-03 05:59:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋